Surveillance Footage Shows Man Robbing Gas Station, Tips from Business Before Getting Arrested
Crime Spree Caught on Camera
New surveillance footage obtained exclusively by 7News captures a man’s brazen and bold crime spree, hours before he was caught and cuffed. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Patrick Alzugaray began his crime spree by robbing an Orion gas station at 2 a.m.
Robbery at Orion Gas Station
The surveillance footage shows Alzugaray entering the gas station and demanding that the clerk give him everything in the register. "Give me everything in the register! Give me all the cash! Hurry up! Now! Give me everything in the register! I’m not playing with you!" he said.
Multiple Robberies and Carjackings
Detectives then allege Alzugaray robbed a Fifth Street Shell gas station before going to attempt to do the same to a nearby Marathon gas station. The surveillance footage also shows Alzugaray’s alleged robbery of the Shell gas station.
Tip Jar from Strip Club
Newly obtained footage shows Alzugaray’s alleged robbery of the Shell gas station and a tip jar from a strip club before he was caught down south in Cutler Bay. The thief was seen entering Club Madonna, a strip club where, with a beer in hand, he makes nice with employees and grabs the tip jug from the counter and heads for the exits with the cash in hand.
Arrest and Charges
FHP troopers managed to track Alzugaray down, leading to a chase that resulted in his arrest in Cutler Bay. He was caught, cuffed, and headed to Miami-Dade County Jail. He faces charges of carjacking and armed robbery, among others, and remains behind bars as he awaits trial.
Conclusion
The surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts demonstrate the brazen and bold nature of Alzugaray’s crime spree. His arrest and subsequent charges serve as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to protect the community.
FAQs
Q: How many gas stations was Alzugaray accused of robbing?
A: He was accused of robbing two gas stations: Orion and Shell.
Q: What was Alzugaray’s motive for the robberies?
A: The motive behind the robberies is unclear, but it appears that Alzugaray was seeking financial gain.
Q: How was Alzugaray caught?
A: Alzugaray was caught after FHP troopers tracked him down and chased him in Cutler Bay.
Q: What charges does Alzugaray face?
A: Alzugaray faces charges of carjacking and armed robbery, among others.
